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Greg Kahn 0 Reputation points
2026-02-18T00:00:08.08+00:00

How can I open files in Explorer that have brown boxes next to the icon

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
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  1. EmilyS726 213.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-18T00:34:14.3566667+00:00

    Hello,

    Do you have OneDrive cloud icon on your taskbar? If so, right click on it and go to Settings. Then in the account tab, unlink this PC.

    Restart the computer. Go to Start menu, locate the OneDrive app, and sign in. See if that gets rid of the brownbox.

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  2. Anthony Lee 1,145 Reputation points
    2026-02-18T00:17:13.9433333+00:00

    Click the Start button, type OneDrive, and press Enter. Look for the blue cloud icon in your taskbar (near the clock). Once it's signed in, try opening the file again.

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  3. Greg Kahn 0 Reputation points
    2026-02-18T00:07:34.3733333+00:00

    I double click and nothing happens

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